Faculty Openings

Description

The School of Biological Sciences, Department of Molecular Biology, invites applications for a faculty position in Molecular Biology at the tenure-track Assistant Professor level. Candidates pursuing innovative research in the area of Molecular Biology and employing quantitative and/or computational approaches are encouraged to apply, including applicants pursuing fully dry/computational research or a combination of wet/experimental and dry/computational research. Applicants whose research program leverages or expands on the capabilities of the newly-established UCSD Goeddel Family Technology Sandbox are particularly encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in candidates that foster equity and inclusion. Potential areas of interest include, but are not limited to, studies focused on development of novel computational methods in biophysics, structural biology, genomics, genetics, microbiology, and/or bioinformatics with applications ranging from image analysis for advanced light microscopy, cryoelectron microscopy, or cryoelectron tomography to AI/ML-based modeling of protein structure/function/evolution or dynamic intracellular pathways and processes.

The School of Biological Sciences at UCSD is a vibrant center of scientific discovery, innovation, and collaboration. Our large research base spans many areas of biology and has one of the most celebrated graduate programs in the country. We are committed to academic excellence, and to enhancing access, inclusion and success of our diverse faculty, staff and students (UCSD Diversity) and (Biology EDI).

Qualifications

All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent degree by the time of hire and be committed to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to excellence and creativity in research and scholarship, successful candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to programs that improve equity, diversity, and inclusion in higher education.

Salary

A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $122,000–$145,200. The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the Salary scale table for this position.

The base salary range, from the salary table, for this position is $78,200-$101,400. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. Additional UCSD salary information can be found at the Salary programs and scales page.

Review Date

Review of applications will commence December 1, 2024 and will continue until position is filled.

Requirements

Interested applicants must submit:

• A cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of research
• Statement of teaching
• A statement describing their past experience and leadership in fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion and their potential to make future contributions
• 3-5 publications

For information on preparing diversity statements and School-wide initiatives to promote diversity, see the Contributions to diversity page and Faculty expectations page.

We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a substantial impact on academic productivity. In our academic hiring processes, we will be keeping this in mind as we consider achievement relative to opportunity. We encourage you to reflect on constraints on opportunity in your field that were caused by the events of the pandemic and, where applicable, to discuss your achievements in this light.

To Apply

• Applicants need to submit 3-5 references.

Applications must be submitted through:

Further details about the required application material can be found at the Applying for positions page.

Description

The School of Biological Sciences, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, hereby announces a search for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the field of Developmental Biology. Candidates working on cutting-edge developmental biology problems in any animal, plant, or cellular system are welcome to apply. Those focused on advancing mechanistic (e.g. molecular, genetic, biophysical) biological discoveries through multi-scale research at organellar to organismal levels are strongly encouraged.

Required faculty responsibilities include developing an excellent research program supported by extramural funding, teaching undergraduate and graduate students, and participating in service activities. Successful candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in higher education. Applicants must have a well-articulated plan for contributing to programs that increase access and success of underrepresented students and/or local communities in the sciences. Successful applicants will have already participated in such programs and will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to serving as a role model in mentoring others and to helping shape and expand diversity initiatives at the University and diversity initiatives in the School.

The School of Biological Sciences at UCSD is a vibrant center of scientific discovery, innovation, and collaboration. Our large research base spans many areas of biology and has one of the most celebrated graduate programs in the country. We are committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. This is where discovery comes to life.

Qualifications

All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent degree by the time of hire and be committed to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to excellence and creativity in research and scholarship, successful candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to programs that improve equity, diversity, and inclusion in higher education.

Salary

A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $92,200-$108,700. The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the academic personnel salary scale table for the salary scale for this position.

The base salary range, from the salary table, for this position is $78,200-$91,400. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. Additional UCSD salary information can be at the salary programs and scale page.

Review Date

Review of applications will commence November 15, 2024, and will continue until position is filled.

Requirements

Interested applicants must submit:

• a cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• statement of research
• statement of teaching
• statement describing past experience and leadership in fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion and potential to make future contribution
• 3-5 publications

For information on preparing diversity statements and School-wide initiatives to promote diversity, see the contributions to diversity page and faculty expectations page.

We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a substantial impact on academic productivity. In our academic hiring processes, we will be keeping this in mind as we consider achievement relative to opportunity. We encourage you to reflect on constraints on opportunity in your field that were caused by the events of the pandemic and, where applicable, to discuss your achievements in this light.

To Apply

Applicants need to submit 3-5 references.

Further details about the required application material can be found at the applying for positions page.

Unit

UC San Diego School of Medicine and/or School of Biological Sciences

Introduction

The School of Biological Sciences at UC San Diego is a vibrant center of scientific discovery, innovation, and collaboration. Our large research base spans many areas of biology and has one of the most celebrated graduate programs in the country. We are committed to academic excellence, and to enhancing access, inclusion, and success of our diverse faculty, staff, and students (UC San Diego Diversity; School of Biological Sciences Diversity).

UC San Diego School of Medicine, established in 1968, is the region’s only medical school. As a key component of the University’s top-tier academic medical center, our role is to improve health through innovative research, education, and patient care. The School of Medicine is home to more than 500 medical students, 900 residents and fellows, and 1,700 physician and scientist faculty members. It is among the top medical schools in the country and among the top biomedical research institutions in the world.

The mission of the Center for Circadian Biology is to foster innovative research and educational programs that reveal the mechanisms, general principles, and applications of biological rhythms in diverse organisms. The center provides support for investigators to incorporate the study of daily rhythmicity into their biological studies — particularly as it relates to behavior, physiology, and medicine — and serves as a catalyst for scientists working in basic and clinical aspects of circadian biology to forge new research partnerships. Center members mentor undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students in cross-disciplinary approaches through circadian biology research, and the Center produces and disseminates materials for education and scientific advocacy on circadian biology.

Description

The newly established Stuart and Barbara L. Brody Endowed Chair in Circadian Biology and Medicine was created to expand UC San Diego’s ability to fill a critical gap at the intersection of research, circadian biology, and patient care. The chair is housed in the School of Biological Sciences and facilitated in close partnership with the School of Medicine. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate an interest in serving in a leadership role in the Center for Circadian Biology and, depending on qualifications and experience, may also be considered as its director.

The academic appointment is expected to be as Associate or Full Professor level in the School of Biological Sciences and/or School of Medicine. Series will include Ladder Rank, with a potential In-Residence appointment for School of Medicine candidates. A link to the full descriptions of each series is listed below.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. The selected candidate will receive a competitive startup package to support salary and research programs. The incumbent will be proposed for the Stuart and Barbara L. Brody Endowed Chair and administer its associated research fund.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: Candidates must have a health sciences doctoral degree (MD, MD/PhD, PhD, DO, PharmD, DrPH, etc.), advanced clinical or postdoctoral training, and demonstrated experience in one or more areas of circadian biology research, which may include aspects of sleep. As the academic part of this position is at the Associate or Full Professor position, candidates are expected to have a track record as PI and/or substantial collaborations as Co-I with other PIs to secure extramural funding (e.g., NIH, NSF). Candidates should also have experience in pre-clinical or clinical time-series data management and/or evaluation, and in the assembly and oversight of interdisciplinary teams, ideally with clinical oversight. Experience with translational application of circadian data within a clinical setting is desired but not required. The successful candidate should have demonstrated experience in advancement of the Center’s training mission: serving as a faculty advisor or educator for medical students, residents, fellows, graduate, and/or post-graduate trainees. Individuals should also demonstrate commitment in supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion in health informatics.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity
  • Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. Refer to the Center for Faculty Diversity and Inclusion (https://facultydiversity.ucsd.edu/) for more information.
• Vision Statement
  • Applicants should summarize their vision for using the Brody Chair and its research fund to leverage sleep and circadian principles to benefit patients and/or in developing novel therapies to improve patient care.
• Statement of Research (2-page maximum)
  • Applicants should summarize their research in circadian biology, with an emphasis on using data science and bioinformatics tools to inform their research.
• Miscellaneous / Additional (Optional)
  • Statement of interest in serving as director of the Center for Circadian Biology.

Reference Requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Appointment

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $92,500 -$228,600.

The following show the base salary range, from the salary table(s), for this position:

• For appointment in Biological Sciences: Salary Scales “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.
• For appointment in the School of Medicine: School of Medicine Salary Scales. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan and is negotiated annually.

Additional salary information can be found here:

• University of California academic personnel compensation
• UC San Diego salary programs and scales

Review of applications will commence on January 8, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Candidates must submit a CV, letter of interest, and a separate statement describing past experience in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions. For further information about contributions to diversity statements, see the Faculty Diversity contributions to diversity page.

Application materials must be submitted through the UC San Diego online application system. References (contact information or letter of recommendation) will be requested from all finalists.

Full descriptions of faculty series:

• Ladder Rank Professor
• In-Residence Professor

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